- CBT methods
- ACT and mindfulness
- Values based work
About Ramona
Ramona Hickey is an Illinois licensed professional counselor (LCPC) with seven years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship or family concerns. Her practice also addresses problems such as grief, self-esteem, addiction, ADHD, and issues around intimacy and identity.
Ramona blends practical, evidence-informed methods in sessions. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to notice and change unhelpful thinking. She includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness practices to help people act in ways that match their values.
In conversation she focuses on clear goals and usable skills. Sessions often involve noticing patterns, trying small changes, and checking what helps in daily life. She can include discussion of spiritual beliefs when a client wants that to be part of therapy.
Clients commonly bring specific concerns like sleep or eating problems, parenting strain, career stress, or feelings of emptiness and shame. She also supports people dealing with attachment wounds, codependency, control issues, divorce, immigration-related concerns, and forgiveness work.
Ramona aims to create a steady process rather than quick fixes. She helps people set realistic steps, practice new approaches between sessions, and measure progress over time. People who prefer straightforward guidance and a focus on skills often find this style useful.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that align with those values. It is often useful for anxiety, avoidance, and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches concrete skills to notice and reframe unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors, which can help with anxiety, low mood, sleep, and eating patterns. Mindfulness therapy involves short practices to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, which supports stress management and emotional regulation.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the early work. The therapist and client will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels workable, and then try methods that fit those needs. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are expected as therapy progresses.
The original biography does not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm available session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, some formats let people have shorter check-ins during a break or avoid travel time. Remote sessions also let people practice skills where they live, carry over changes between meetings, and maintain continuity when scheduling is tight.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship or family concerns, plus topics like ADHD, addiction, sleep and eating issues.
What is her general therapeutic approach?
She blends practical, evidence-informed methods including CBT, ACT, and mindfulness, focusing on skills, values, and behavior change.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience as a practicing clinician.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an Illinois LCPC and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.